Chemonics International Recruitment for a Distribution Associate

Chemonics International Recruitment for a Distribution Associate – Chemonics International, a global improvement firm situated in Washington, DC., looks for experts for USAID’s expected multi-year wellbeing program in Nigeria; the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program (SHARP).

We are selecting to fill the position underneath:

Title: Distribution Associate Location: AbujaScope of Work

This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Distribution Associate – Deliver & Return to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

Background

The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program-Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.

The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program.

GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All four task orders are implemented in Nigeria.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Assist in the coordination of LMD activities for all health commodities (both Pharma, non-pharma and cold chain) for various donors; PEPFAR, PMI, Global Funds

Under the supervision of the Distribution Advisor, monitor and ensure the completion of distribution activities and accounting for all stock distributed through proper documentation.

Assist in coordinating the activities of 3PL to ensure efficiency in delivery of commodities to service delivery points, including management and monitoring of lead times, PODs and tracking functions

Assist in the review of PODs to ensure that deliveries are made in accordance with the distribution plan and were variation exist propose immediate corrective action.

Assist in the review of invoices submitted by 3PLs; prepare cover notes certifying the accuracy of bills on invoices and/or documenting all errors and discrepancies found in the review of invoice and ensuring all supporting documents accompany invoices as the case maybe, and follow up with concerned 3PL, as the need arises

Assist in scheduled and unscheduled inspection of 3PL warehouses

Support in the resolution of possible discrepancies in PODs and distribution plans after review and reconciliation. communicate same to the supervisor and other team members for follow up with concerned 3PL

Assist in scheduled and unscheduled inspection of 3PL assets used for distribution/transportation.

Provide other operations activities as assigned by department.

Responsible for following of with 3PLs on daily update and timely rendition of Proof of Deliveries

Perform other tasks as directed by the Distribution Manager- Deliver & Return.